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“LEGO Robotics Workshop”

On Wednesday, September 26, 2011 Rob Brewer (right) of Gateways Learning Centre out of Abbotsford, B.C. lead a robotics and technology workshop for Grades K to 12 Valley students at the E-Free Church in McBride. Nathan Lorenz (left) and Andrew Hunter-Owega (centre) are being shown how to improve their LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT series vehicles constructed during the workshop.

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t was total mayhem and many robots lost their lives, but in the end it was for a great cause.

Last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Heritage Christian Online School (HCOS) and Gateways Learning Centre (Gateway International) hosted an exciting workshop for Valley Grade K through 12 students at the E-Free Church in McBride. The three-day event had students learning about motors, gears, robotics and programming and testing their knowledge with fun practical exercises. “We offer learning camps and this was one that everyone was re-

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ally interested in here,” said Wendy Lowe, individualized home support teacher for HCOS. Rob Brewer, from the Gateway Learning Centre in Abbotsford, travels around the province leading robotic workshops for students. “It’s a hard life,” joked Brewer who basically plays with LEGOs for a living. “My mom still buys me LEGOs,” Brewer admitted with amusement.

LEGO has been an essential item in most every child’s toy box for years but thanks to advancements in technology, LEGO has taken a simple building toy to a new dimension in learning and fun with the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT series. Using this, and other exciting learning technology, Gateway International created Continued on Page 7

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Valemount Secondary School welcomes exchange students Donalda Beeson contributor

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hile the Valemount Secondary School (VSS) has a slightly smaller population this year with an enrollment of 84 students, Principal Dan Kenkel did say they are fortunate to have four international students attending classes in Valemount. Three families are excited to be hosting the four students from four different countries. Anne and Gordon Carson have 17 yearold Harri Salonen from Helsinki, Finland, staying with them for the next eight months. 17 year-old Fernando Albanez from Caracas, Venezuela, is trying his luck at teaching his host parent Erica August some Spanish during his stay. Jack and Sharon Hoy are hosting two girls, Tamia Matute is 18 and from Pujili, Ecuador, and Ilaria Cerioni is 17 and from Jesi, Italy.

I had the opportunity to interrogate the two congenial girls over coffee at The Gathering Tree. Tamia whose first language is Spanish said in Ecuador everyone learns English and her priority in doing an exchange is improving her English (which is already quite good) and getting the most out of the experience. When she returns home, she will have to complete one more year of high school before continuing on to university where she plans to study to be an engineer.

Ilaria’s first language is Italian but in Italy, everyone learns English as well. While learning English is not her first priority during her exchange, benefiting from the experience is. She too has to complete one more year of high school upon her return home before continuing on to university where she will likely study the humanities, specializing in philosophy, psychology, or ethnology.

Both girls are participating in volleyball and basketball. It is Ilaria’s first time playing Basketball, and Tamia’s first time playing Volleyball. Tamia also looks forward to winter, as they do not get snow where she lives in Ecuador. As a skier, Ilaria looks forward to learning how to snowboard during her stay.

Coming from a slightly bigger town of 2000 people which is only 15 minutes from the capitol city where she attends high school, Tamia said Valemount is “nice and quiet...[and] another kind of life.” Ilaria is from a town of 40,000 and said her initial impression of Valemount was “it is very little,” but she likes it.

They think VSS is a “good school” with very different subjects, and ways of teaching. For example, according to Ilaria in Italy they only have two hours of physi-

“Welcome to the Valley!”

On Thursday, September 27, 2011 the Valley’s newest exchange students posed for pictures in front of Valemount Secondary School. From Left to Right: Harri Salonen, age 17 from Helsinki, Finland, Ilaria Cerioni, age 17, from Jesi, Italy and Tamia Matute, age 18, from Pujili, Ecuador.

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cal education a month whereas here they have DPA (Daily Physical Activity) every day. Also in Italy each high school specializes in one field, for example she attended a humanities high school. In Ecuador, while the entire high school does not specialize in one field, Tamia said in their last three years they specialize in an area. Tamia’s area of expertise is mathematics.

Ilaria said she has found the teachers and staff at VSS to be “very helpful”, and Tamia said they are “very kind.” Both girls noted that the relationship between teachers and students is very different here, “It’s more friendly.” Apparently, in Italy and Ecuador, the teachers maintain a more professional relationship with the students and it is not as fun.

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forward to visiting Vancouver and Victoria for a weeklong fieldtrip in October with other exchange students and Shecana, the agency that facilitates the exchanges.

These girls were a delight to interview and will certainly be great ambassadors for their countries and spokespersons for the Shecana institute.

“Hey Fernando!”

17 year old Fernando Albanez from Caracas, Venezuela missed the photo op on Thursday, but we caught up with him at home on Sunday, October 2.

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EcoTECH claims 200 jobs available for spring 2012 at new McBride Green Industrial Park Birgit Stutz contributor

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he Village of McBride will be hosting a job fair on behalf of ecoTECH Energy Group Inc. out of Langley, B.C., at the end of October. “ecoTECH proposes to develop a Green Technology Industrial Park with a biomass fuelled combined heat and power generating facility, a produce greenhouse, an indoor aquaculture facility, cold storage, a vermiculture and microalgae fish/food fertilizer blending and packaging facility, as well as a filleting and processing building,� said McBride Economic Development Officer Margaret Graine, who organizes the job fair. “As ecoTECH is moving forward with the development and construction of the proposed Green Technology Industrial Park, the company is seeking qualified, reliable individuals,� said Graine.

According to ecoTECH, over 200 permanent and temporary jobs will be available at the beginning of spring 2012. The company estimates 140 jobs in construction over an 18-month period – 70 jobs in general construction, 48 jobs for the construction of the aquaculture systems, and 22 jobs for the construction of the horticulture systems.

Permanent positions will include 74 jobs in aquaculture, 56 jobs in horticulture, seven jobs in the 5-megawatt horticulture/aquaculture CHP (off-grid combined heat and power energy generation) facility, five jobs in vermiculture, seven jobs in cold storage, as well as 13 general labour positions.

The proposed Green Technology Industrial Park project will be located on two separate sites: one within the town limits along Highway 16 and approximately eight kilometres west of town along Highway 16. “Several representatives from ecoTECH, including CEO Colin Hall, Executive Vice President Administration Anne Sanders, Vice President Business Development Terry Ferguson, as well as project managers, will be ‘on site’ to answer questions regarding the development of the project, including timelines,� said Graine. “A representative from the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George will be at the job fair as well, and the University of Northern British Columbia, the College of New Caledonia and Scotiabank will have tables at the fair.�

Graine said that applications will be given out at the job fair, which will be held at the Robson

Valley Community Hall on Saturday, October 29 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Applicants are asked to bring their resume to the job fair.

Graine is asking people to not contact the village staff for details nor ecoTECH directly. “The company officials will be available to answer any questions you may have [at the job fair],� she said.

For more information on the job fair, visit www. mcbride.ca. For more information on ecoTECH, visit http://www.ecotechenergygroup.com/index.php/about-us-2.

Watch for an update on ecoTECH’s development in next week’s issue of The Valley Sentinel.

Give Hope: Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health Donalda Beeson

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f you stop into your local post office, there is a good chance a postal worker will ask you if you would like to donate to the Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health. The foundation was established to raise awareness about mental illness, help remove stigmatization and aid in building front-line, grassroots organizations supporting individuals and families coping with mental illness. Canada Post has found a way to do this, and thanks to their employees, customers and suppliers, $4.8 million in funds has been raised so far to this end.

According to the Canada Post Website, “Mental illness affects one in five Canadians‌ seven million of our friends, neighbours, colleagues and loved ones will need help for mental health problems this year. Many will not get it because of the stigma attached to the illness or because the resources simply aren’t there to provide help.â€?

As of this September 2011, approximately 100 groups offering “direct, front-line, community-based support to individuals and families coping with mental illnesses will have received critical funding from the Foundation to support their efforts.�

Canada Post’s initiatives aim to engage all Canadians in a variety of ways. You can donate up to $19.99 at your local post office through their annual in-store campaign, or to make a secure and easy donation online, visit the Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health page at CanadaHelps.org, and a tax receipt will be issued automatically. In addition, there are fundraising stamps available by the booklet to use on your mail, in which one dollar from each purchase will go directly to the Foundation. You can also donate by mail, make your cheque payable to the CANADA POST FOUNDATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH, and mail it to: CANADA POST FOUNDATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH PO BOX 90007 OTTAWA ON K1V 1J8 While Canadians may be becoming better informed surrounding the issues of mental health, there is still a significant stigma attached to it. With your help, Canada Post pledges to continue their efforts in changing “the conversation about mental health.� Help Canada Post deliver hope.

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» DAVE MARCHANT Daniel Betts

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Harvest Time

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ince 1957 Canadians have observed a day of Thanksgiving on the second Monday in October, to celebrate the bountiful harvest with which we have been blessed. While the word ‘harvest’ implies the reaping of food crops, which I’m certain many Valley farmers are thankful for, the term can very easily apply to other endeavours with positive implications. I think we all, in one way or another, collect or gather to us that which is most import in order to produce feelings of accomplishment and pride.

Applying the ‘harvest’ analogy to my life, as a writer I take the many ideas in my mind, plant them in the fertile soil of my imagination, carefully tend to the formation of concepts and when the time is right I gather the results by expressing my thoughts in the form of meaningful words.

I can say without any hesitation that I am most thankful for the very bountiful harvest I have been blessed with this year. I am also very grateful to those readers who have expressed their enjoyment of my writing.

Of course it isn’t just in our professional lives that we seek accomplishment and pride. Recently, I saw a wonderful panoramic picture taken during a family reunion. Gathered about an accomplished happy older couple were their children and their many grandchildren. The picture successfully captured the pride in all of their faces. As I found myself studying this large print, a gentlemen came up behind me and said, “Now, that’s success!” One could say that the family is a particularly bountiful harvest in of itself and judging by their very pleased expressions they must have all been very thankful.

No matter what is gathered or harvested, during the year or along the journey of life, we can all be thankful for something. There is also no finer excuse to gather with family and friends, to feast and to celebrate all the many things that bring us pride and gratitude. In fact the gathering together of friends and family is another harvest worthy of celebration. No one is more accomplished at recognizing the importance of each other’s endeavours and no one is more appreciative of our thanks than our family and friends.

I am most grateful for all of you who have taken the time to read my column and I offer you my most sincere thanks. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Mounties should have more important work Dear Editor: I have been following the controversy of speed traps at Robson Park. I was caught recently in the speed trap set up by the RCMP on the section of Highway 16 west of Jasper where it goes from 90 to 70 [km/h]. There is no justification for running speed traps; there has to be more important work for our Mounties than that. I presume that the new 70 zone at Robson was initiated by the park staff, much like what has happened in Jasper. We shouldn’t be letting park bureaucrats set speed limits on the northern Trans-Canada.

In Jasper, their justification for the 70 [km/h] zone was wildlife on the road, but there is only wildlife on that section in the spring when you can see the odd elk. Certainly there is no shortage of elk in Jasper as their overabundance has popu-

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lated the Robson Valley with Elk. At Robson the road is certainly wide enough so that people can do whatever they want safely as there is a lane for everything. You can’t make road rules for the lowest common denominator. You can’t legislate stupid off the road so why try?

The only way to treat a stupid law is massive civil disobedience. If you have driven highway #1 through Banff Park you will see what I mean. The 70 km signs go for many miles and everyone ignores them, even the RCMP. They can’t ticket everyone.

Would our roads be safer if everyone drove 70 km? Probably not. This is a major highway that just happens to go through a park. What a world we have made where untrained bureaucrats make the rules.

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The other side of the coin - serious history missed Dear Editor: One of your respectable readers (June Vandermark) has recently, in your letters column, written some things she must feel very deeply about, since she has “gone public” with her opinions. There were things in her letter that were not clear to me just what she was driving at, but there are two areas I feel must be addressed.

One area I feel obligated to inform her of is in regard to her misunderstanding of the role that Ellen White actually filled in history. But that I will save for another letter and another week. The other area obligates every Christian in the valley to say at least something. Two weeks have passed and I must speak.

June, in your sentence “Chances are better than not, that if Jesus had been a real man and not a myth...” there is some serious history you are ignoring. Let me illustrate: My wife has a coin, an old one, a Roman coin. It is authentic. All it takes is a Roman coin with an emperor’s head on it to cause us to say: “Yes!...Julius Caesar was no myth...he was a real man”. Yet there is immensely more evidence that Jesus Christ was just as real as Julius Caesar was. Something that slipped your attention, is this June: Luke (the Biblical writer) was not a Jew, even though he wrote a book in the Bible, he was probably Macedonian. He didn’t

write to Jews. He wrote his book to a Roman official; Theophilis, an educated man, probably not a Christian, that would have known who ruled where and when in the Roman Empire.Now if Theophilis needed some convincing, Luke gave him a whole lot of references to check out if he had any doubts about these things. Luke himself being a historian and a doctor knew just what to say to his doubting friend.

“Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene, while Annas and Caiaphas were high priests, the word of God came to John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.”

In this one short sentence Luke gives enough historical cross-references to Theophilis, which must have screamed to him as loud as a hundred Roman coins: these things did not take place in some historical vacuum. To say that this Jesus was a myth is to ignore the fact that all history today is dated to and from the birth of the very one you wish to deny.

Deny Him if you wish (at your own peril, God does not force anyone) but don’t write in the year 2011 A.D. without asking yourself...2011 years after what?

I will write later about Ellen White.

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ongratulations to Draizen Taphorn for earning the honour of being awarded the Governor General’s Medal at McBride Secondary for the 2010-11 academic year. Lord Dufferin, Canada’s third Governor General after Confederation, created the Academic Medals in 1873 to encourage academic excellence across the nation. Over the years, they have become the most prestigious award that students in Canadian schools can receive.

For more than 125 years, the Governor General’s Academic Medals have recognized the outstanding scholastic achievements of students in Canada. They are awarded to the student graduating with the highest average from a high school, as well as from approved college or university programs. Pierre Trudeau, Tommy Douglas, Kim Campbell, Robert Bourassa, Robert Stanfield and Gabrielle Roy are just some of the more than 50,000 people who have received the Governor General’s Academic Medal as the start of a life of accomplishment.

So if you see Ms. Taphorn, let her know you are as proud of her accomplishments as everyone at McBride Secondary is and join us in wishing her the best of continued success in all her future endeavours!

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COMMUNITY EVENTS SPECIAL EVENTS FREE DROP-IN COMMUNITY VOLLEYBALL Starting Wednesday, October 12, 2011 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. McBride Secondary School DUNSTER COMMUNITY FOREST SOCIETY’S C4F CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP Thursday October 13, and Friday October 14, 2011 Dunster Fine Arts School - Please RSVP by October 1, 2011. Register online at http://www.c4f.ca/C4F_registration.php. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Debby Ladouceur, Secretary Dunster Community Forest Society, by email or call 250-968-4429

MCBRIDE SECONDARY CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Saturday, November 26, 2011 11a.m. to 3 p.m. McBride Secondary School Approximately 40 tables of beautiful handcrafts and baked goods from throughout the Robson Valley.

Table fees are $15 or 10% of sales whatever is greater to a maximum of $50. Proceeds to go toward the PAC. Please contact the school at 250 569 2295, if you are interested in booking a table or to ensure you will have your usual table asap.

YORA and FRIENDS of VALEMOUNT AGM Saturday, October 15, 2011 at the Caribou Grill • 1 pm - Hike Swift Creek Trail • 4 p.m. - Meeting • 6 p.m. - Pot Luck • 8 p.m. - Slide Show Come to all or any of the above.

For more info call 250 566-8244

INDOOR WINTER MARKET Once monthly there will be an Indoor Market hosted by the McBride Elks and Royal Purple. The first market will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at the Elks hall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. There will be soups and sandwiches available.

RVRC & CVRC are open for regular season Monday, October 3rd Free Public Skate is Sunday, October 9th 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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ONGOING EVENTS VALEMOUNT MONDAYS: • VALEMOUNT SENIORS Carpet Bowling 9 am Golden Years Lodge • VALEMOUNT MMA CLUB upstairs at The Trading Post. Co-ed from 7-8:30 pm • LIONS BINGO 1st & 3rd Mon, at Lions Hall, doors open 6pm, everyone welcome.

• VALEMOUNT CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY CENTRE Board Meeting 2nd Mon. 7 pm @ the Centre beneath the Community Hall (the red door).

• ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION General meetings every 3rd Mon of month 7:30pm in Legion.

• VALEMOUNT PINES GOLF COURSE - Ladies Day. Fun, food and friends. Hole Prizes Play 9 or 18 holes.

New Golfers always welcome.

TUESDAYS: • ADULT RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL 7 - 9pm.

Valemount Sec School gym. Contact Suzanne Bloodoff @ 250 566-9979 • COUNCIL MEETING 2nd & 4th Tues., 7 pm, council chambers. Everyone welcome.

• LADIES AUXILIARY #266 Legion Meetings 1st Tuesday of every month 3pm in Valemount Legion.

WEDNESDAYS: • PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING Every 2nd Wed. 5 pm Downstairs at the library.

• VALEMOUNT MMA CLUB upstairs at The Trading Post. Ladies Kickboxing & Fitness 7-8:30 pm • VALEMOUNT SENIORS MUSIC NIGHT 7-9 pm Golden Years Lodge • TOASTMASTERS meets every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. 7:30-9:30PM at the Best Western.

• VALEMOUNT PINES GOLF COURSE - Men’s Night.

Fun, food and friends. Hole Prizes Play 9 or 18 holes.

New Golfers always welcome.

THURSDAYS: • ADULT RECREATION BADMINTON. Thurs at 7pm in

the Valemount Sec School gym. Contact Jamie @250 566-4656 • CHAMPS Weight loss Support Team for men and women. Thurs. 6:00 pm Downstairs Valemount Clinic. Shirley 566-9829, Dolly 566-8458.

• CHAMBER OF COMMERCE General Meeting 2nd Thurs of the month @ 12pm at the Learning Centre • SADDLE & WAGON CLUB MEETING 3rd Thurs. 7 pm 566-9707 • VALEMOUNT SENIORS SOCIAL CLUB. Regular meetings first Thurs of every month at 7pm downstairs lounge at Golden Years Lodge.

FRIDAYS: • VALEMOUNT LEGION Friday Night dinners starting at 5 pm SATURDAYS: • VALEMOUNT MMA CLUB upstairs at The Trading Post. Open Mat from 9-11 am • VALEMOUNT CIRCLE DANCE. For more info please contact 250 566-1782 • VALEMOUNT PINES GOLF COURSE - Burger and Beer $10. 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. Come and enjoy the view from our Patio. Non-golfers welcome.

SUNDAYS: • VALEMOUNT MMA CLUB upstairs at The Trading Post. Kids class from 6-7 pm.

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TETE JAUNE COMMUNITY CLUB meetings held the 1st Tues. of the month at 7pm at the Tete Jaune Hall.

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• DUNSTER FAMILY DANCE First Saturday of each Month from 7 pm -10 pm Instruction from 7-8pm and short sessions throughout the evening. Lots of variety dances (-waltz, fox-trot, polka, cha-cha, twostep,schottische, etc.) Pot luck snacks at 9pm and then more dancing until 10pm. Admission - $5 for anyone over 12 - maximum of $10 per family. All welcome!!

Contact Pete at 250-968-4334 for more information.

MCBRIDE • “The McNaughton Family”- 3rd of the Pioneering Families Series - Ongoing exhibit -Valley Musuem • MCBRIDE COMMUNITY FOREST Open meeting first Wednesday of the month. McBride Village Council Chambers 7 pm TUESDAYS: • TOPS Tues. 6:45 pm weigh-in, 7:15 pm meeting.

Health Unit in McBride. New members welcome.

Brenda Molendyk 569-3113 • VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING 2nd & 4th Tues,7:30 pm, Village Council Chambers.

• ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Every Tuesday, 8 pm at the Health Unit.

WEDNESDAYS: • KIDZ KRAFTS 2:30-3:30 AT ODDS AND ENDS DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP 1st Wed, 1 pm at Beaverview Lodge & Sat.10 am -12 pm, 441 Dominion St 569-2658 / 569-0113 • SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES DEALING WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS Last Wed every month 7:30 pm @ McBride Health Centre more info call Norma 569-2637 or Elizabeth 968-4347 • VALLEY PIECEMAKERS QUILT GUILD Every other Wednesday. 7:00 pm in the High School. New members welcome, contact Dawna Hickerty 569-3210.

• LEGION AUXILLIARY BINGO First and Third Wednesday of the month at McBride Library.

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EDUCATION

Fun Fearless Face for McBride Secondary School “On Dry Land”

Donalda Beeson

On Wednesday, September 28, Crystal Peterson, newest McBride Secondary School teacher and former marine biologist poses in her pajamas. No this isn’t her regular attire, it just happened to be pajama day at MSS. Photo by Andrea Scholz

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Before walking the halls of MSS, Crystal Peterson’s former job sometimes involved pulling big scary fish out of the ocean, like this large-fanged lancetfish.

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here is a fresh face hanging in the halls of McBride Secondary School (MSS). First-time and fulltime teacher Miss Peterson brings with her a plethora of scientific knowledge and world experience, which will help as she embarks on a one year contract teaching Science 9, Chemistry 11 and 12, Math 10, Information Technology 10, Law 12, and Media Design.

Crystal Peterson grew up not so far from McBride in the Cluculz Lake area outside Prince George B.C..

After high school and some travelling, Peterson earned a bachelor of science in Kamloops B.C. at what was then the University College of the Cariboo, and graduated with a major in animal biology from what is now, Thompson Rivers University in its inaugural year of 2004. That degree led her to a job working in Marine Mammal and Fisheries Biology, all over B.C. and Alaska, including Dutch Harbour on the Bering Sea. After leading an exhilarating, jet-setting marine centred life for half a decade, she decided she better get “a grown up job,” which could allow her to settle

down a bit more and even “buy furniture!” So she went back to school and completed a PDP (Professional Development Program) teaching certificate at the University of Victoria. In December of 2010, she was ready to get a “land job.”

Prior to her position at MSS she was subbing in Bella Coola, B.C. and Drumheller, Alta., so McBride isn’t the smallest school or town she has worked in.

She counts herself “lucky” to have gotten a position at such a “lovely” school, second only to Drumheller but only because they had a full-size dinosaur in their library. She said the staff has been really helpful, giving her plenty of “heads up,” letting her know she might have a problem before she even knows she has one.

The students have also been “awesome” at keeping her on her toes, teasing her just a little and testing her knowledge of chemical masses.

Peterson is “excited” about the prospect of snowboarding in Jasper, Alta. and Purden Lake, B.C. as much as possible this year, and trying ice-skating. She plans to join curling, though she has not curled since high school.

She plans to take advantage of living so close to the train station by going to Jasper, Alta. via rail to snowboard over the winter. Peterson is an avid hiker and long distance runner, so watch for her on the trails.

Though she has been busy, so far she said she likes McBride and is fond of how close and in walking distance everything is. The community has been “really friendly.” She enjoys having people come up to her with a sociable, “And who are you?” wherever she goes. Overall, she said she is “having a great time.” I’m sure the kids will enjoy hearing her stories of working with fanged lancetfish and the likes. Welcome to the Robson Valley Miss Peterson.

LEGO robots Continued from Front Page a fun-learning workshop to teach children basic engineering, technology, programming and robotics.

On the first day of the workshop students were required to follow basic design plans to construct and test vehicles and robots. Students learned about different gear sizes and ratios to make their vehicles move faster or have more power, depending upon the application. Students applied their new knowledge by conducting speed races with their vehicles as well as having pulling competitions. Older students learned about robotic engineering and programming their robots. On the second day of the workshop, robots had to be programed to traverse a maze.

On the third day of the workshop the student’s knowledge was given the ultimate test, when they were required to design and build their own vehicles and robots. To make things even more interesting, robots were to be designed for combat as they engaged in “robotic wars.” Much creativity was applied to the various designs; however in the end the most basic de-

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COMMUNITY

“BIRD PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS”

The winning entries of the Valemount Visitor Centre’s Bird Photography Competition were announced on Friday, September 28, 2011.

FIRST PRIZE - (Photo Left) A pair of cedar waxwings - Photo by Andrea Scholz.

SECOND PRIZE - (Photo Centre) a yellowheaded blackbird Photo by Sheila Blom THIRD PRIZE - (Photo Right) a cedar waxwing puffing out it’s chest. - Photo by Meona Stone

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Winners of the Bird Photography Competion collected their prizes at the Valemount Visitors Centre on Friday, September 28, 2011. From Right to Left: First Prize Winner, Andrea Scholz, Second Prize Winner, Sheila Blom and Third Prize Winner, Meona Stone. A special thanks goes out to all photographers who submitted entries as well as participating Valley businesses.

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NOTES FROM ALL OVER Notes from All Over Donalda Beeson contributor

Student Count Up Again in McBride McBride Secondary School (MSS) Principal Derrick Shaw said not only do they have 18 new students, increasing their head count to 110 students this year, but they also have exactly 55 boys and 55 girls. Needless to say, their school dances should be a success with every student having a good chance of finding a partner to dance with! Included in that headcount is four international students.

Unique Doggy Door: “Mighty neighbourly of you neighbour!”

Two yards are better than one just ask Alder, Maximus and Tika. When Melanie Fleetham and Will Chitty bought the house and moved next door to Nicole and Corey Macdonald the neighbours had the idea to construct a doggy door through the fence for Nicole and Corey’s new golden retriever puppy Alder, and Melanie and Will’s pit-bull lab, Maximus and cocker spaniel cross, Tika.

Dunster Community Hall Family Dance Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready for an evening of fun and exercise as the first Saturday of every month from 7 to 10 p.m. is the Dunster Family Dance at the Dunster Community Hall. Come out and learn a few new dances each month (waltz, fox trot, two-step, three varieties of polkas, schottische, cha-cha, Virginia reel, etc.). The dance instruction is from 7 to 8 p.m. and short sessions throughout the evening. Then there is dancing from 8 to 10 p.m. with a break for potluck snacks, juice, tea or coffee, and visiting at 9 p.m. Admission is $5 for anyone over 12 with a maximum of $10 per family (plus potluck snacks). All proceeds go to Dunster Community Association. Everyone pitches in and helps with the cleanup. It is a fun evening for the whole family from children to grandpa and grandma! Remember to pass the word around to all your friends and come out. Everyone is welcome! Call Pete at 250 968-4334 to volunteer in the kitchen or at the door or for more information. As this is a family dance, no alcohol or drugs please.

Potlucking and Politicking In an effort to engage a particular generational cohort, an informal group of enthused Valemount and area residents between the ages of 25 and 40 met for an evening of socializing and thoughtful discussion surrounding the state of affairs in Valemount and especially the upcoming local election. Typically, this cohort has been unmotivated and disengaged but all that is about to change as residents both young and old are being stirred up about the opportunity for change in the Village.

Dunster Fine Arts School Workbee Saturday, October 8 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Dunster School users hope to give the grass one last mowing before winter sets in and to clean up around the schoolyard.

They will also be trying to buck up the wood that was cut down to create a fence-line around the property. The inside of the building will also be given a good once-over to prepare for the winter use of the school for conferences, workshops, meetings, and classes. Bring along a bag lunch at 12 noon for a chinwag and visiting with your neighbours. They will supply coffee, juice and tea goodies.

For more information, please call Pete at 250-968-4334.

Also, please bring lawn mowers, brush-cutters and weedeaters, rakes, chain saws, splitting mauls, and any other tools that may be used in the clean up.

Zzzzzzumba!!

Zumba, that crazy Latin-inspired dance workout class that everybody has been literally raving about has started again! The first class was Monday, October 3 and the second is today, Wednesday October 5, and will continue every Monday and Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. until November 23, 2011 at the VSS gym. There will be no classes on Thanksgiving and Halloween. Students receive 20 per cent off. Mondays are $60. Wednesdays are $75 (8 classes); a ten-class punch card is $90 and its $125 for all 14 classes. Get sweatin’!

Harmony Yoga with Kathryn Classes will be starting in Valemount on October 4, running each Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays class is Vinyasa Flow (a bit faster) and Thursdays is Hatha (a bit slower). This year the location has changed, as she has rented the Golden Years Lodge, downstairs. Classes will also be starting at the Dunster Hall on October 4, each Tuesday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. These classes are suitable for anyone who wants to destress, work out the kinks, and become more focused and flexible. Bring your own mat if possible, and wear loose comfortable clothing. Drop in cost per class is $10. If you have, any questions please email verra_k@yahoo.com or phone Kathryn at 250-566-4022!

Third Annual Electroberfest at the Downstream Bar in Jasper, Alta.

Who knew after the first ever Electroberfest which was Diatonic Sound’s first DJ show, that electronic music would have such a massive following in Jasper. “It’s really quite amazing to see so many of our friends getting down with bass music,” said Jordan Anderson a.k.a. Mr. Wiggles. The first year was just a party, the second year was a circus, and this year the Downstream Bar turns into Rydell High! Therefore, everyone please dress in your best “grease lightning” attire for the occasion. Your Disc Jockeys for the Evening: C-Seven [Danny Zuko-Step], Coalition [It was supreme, the chicks will cream, for grease lightning-Bass], Mr. Wiggles [Sandra Dee-licious Beauty School Bass]. Show starts at 10 p.m. and goes until 2 a.m. on Sunday, October 11.

Valemount Learning Centre 250-566-4601

PUBLIC NOTICE

VILLAGE OF VALEMOUNT PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTION As per Section 227 of the Community Charter the Village of Valemount would like to give Public Notice of ByLaw #676, 2011 being a bylaw to grant a permissive tax exemption to the following properties for the 2012 property taxation year.

Description of Property Lot A, Plan:11201 District Lot 7355

Organization

Description of Exemption

United Church of Canada

Buildings and Land

(2012) $714.33 (2013) $728.62 (2014) $743.19

Roman Catholic Bishop of Kamloops

75% of Land 88% of Buildings

(2012) $621.72 (2013) $634.15 (2014) $646.84

New Life Sanctuary of Valemount, B.C.

Buildings and Land

(2012) $1,229.94 (2013) $1,254.54 (2014) $1,279.63

VCFC Valley Christian Fellowship Church

Buildings and Land

(2012) $367.24 (2013) $374.58 (2014) $382.07

Trustees of Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses of Valemount

Buildings and Land

(2012) $1,063.44 (2013) $1,084.71 (2014) $1,106.40

Valemount Senior Citizen Housing Society

Buildings

(2012) $2,400.60 (2013) $2,448.62 (2014) $2,497.59

PID 012-559-547, Folio 97.000

Cariboo Land District Lot 4, Plan 8948 District Lot 7356

PID 010-571-370, Folio 124.050

Cariboo Land District

Lot 2 & 3, Block 2, Plan 10449 District Lot 7356

PID 012-675-423 PID 012-675-440, Folio 159.000

Estimated Value of Exempt Taxes

Cariboo Land District Lot 1, Plan 10662 District Lot 9778

PID 010-403-019, Folio 258.000

Cariboo Land District

Lot D, Plan 28461 District Lot 7354 & 7355

PID 005-958-458, Folio 415.580

Cariboo Land District

Part Lot B, Plan 31083 District Lot 7356

PID 005-229-618, Folio 125.001

Parcel B, Plan 23940 District Lot 7356

Folio 125.05

Leased land from Village of Valemount

Lot 8, Block 3, Plan 10449 District Lot 7356

New Senior's Housing

Cariboo Land District

Buildings

PID 012-675-563, Folio 180.000

Lot 10, Block 3, Plan 10449 District Lot 7356

PID 012-675-580 Folio 182.000

Cariboo Land District Lot 9, Plan 21237 District Lot 7354

Leased land from Village of Valemount Valemount Curling Club

PID 009-580-905, Folio 435.009

Leased land from Village of Valemount

Lot 1, Plan 10449 District Lot 7356

Valemount Fire Department Leased land from Village of Valemount

Cariboo Land District

PID 012-694-151, Folio 203.100

Cariboo Land District

Lori McNee Director of Finance

(2012) $2,400.60 (2013) $2,448.62 (2014) $2,497.59

Buildings

Buildings

(2012) $2,235.64 (2013) $2,280.35 (2014) $2,325.96 (2012) $610.27 (2013) $622.48 (2014) $634.92

LOCAL JOB POSTINGS

LOCAL JOB POSTINGS

Updated October 5, 2011 Updated Oct. 5, 2011

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HERITAGE

Japanese internment captive’s nostalgic British Columbia visit Daniel Betts Editor

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t is still hard to believe it happened in Canada. In February of 1942, for the crime of being of Japanese descent, many Canadian citizens and naturalized Canadians were forced from their homes. They lost all their possessions, with the exception of 100 lbs. of baggage. While much of their property and assets were sold cheaply at auction, women and children were moved to “internal settlements” while men, 18 to 45, were moved into “road camps.”

George Funamoto, is a Canadian citizen, born in Canada, and was interned at the “Rainbow” road camp West of Lucerne. He had just turned 18 and graduated from high school when he was separated from his family and kept at bay by the prevailing and abundant paranoia in Canada following the attack on an American naval base by Imperial Japan.

This year Funamoto turned 88, which is an auspicious occasion in Japanese culture. As a birthday gift from his daughters, Funamoto was given a sentimental trip to British Columbia. “It is a nostalgic trip, there is some bad background, but that’s all gone because I love Canada,” said Funamoto.

He and his family stopped to gaze at Mount Robson on their way to the site of the Japanese Internment Memorial west of Jasper National Park. “This beautiful mountain, never left my image,” said Funamoto. In 1980, Funamoto had travelled to Japan to “discover his roots.” Upon seeing Mount Fuji, Funamoto said, “I immediately remembered Mount Robson.” It was during his journey to discover his roots and catch up with lost family in Japan that he found out about the death of his aunt and uncle from the American atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima City.

Funamoto now lives in Hamilton, Ontario. According to Funamoto, as part of his condition for release from captivity the Canadian government offered him a choice to either move to Japan or move to eastern Canada. “I was never interested in Japan.

When I was there I was called a foreigner; they know by the way we dress and the way we walk. We never thought of living in Japan because we were born here,” said Funamoto.

“16 Years Later”

On Thursday, September 27, 2011 former Japanese internment captive, George Funamoto visits the Japanese Internment Memorial sign west of Jasper National Park. Funamoto was present for the memorial’s unveiling in 1995, which recognizes the injustice and human rights violations against people of Japanese ancestry by the Canadian Government between 1941 and 1945 when many Japanese Canadians lost their property and freedom during World War II. The memorial is both a reminder and a promise that such an injustice can not be allowed to happen again.

Photo by Daniel Betts

During their journey, the memorial site was missed and Funamoto had to double-back along Highway 16. Funamoto had been present in 1995 when the memorial was officially unveiled but much had changed in 16 years and the only indication that there was anything of interest from the highway was a small rectangular road sign that read “Historic Site” with an arrow. The memorial, out of sight from the highway, sits in a depression next to a narrow parking area. Funamoto was a little disappointed to see

that the park and picnic area was far less significant than had been promised in 1995. “I knew it was off the road but they don’t feature it,” noted Funamoto.

“That is what I’m trying to do; have people look at it and put it in their mind to not let this happen again, that’s my wish.” One of the reasons why a memorial sign was erected was so people would have an understanding of what happened, “not so much our plight, but generally speaking for the world to say ‘let’s get along together.’”

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12’ Aluminum Boat and late model 4HP Mercury Motor for sale. Includes removable chairs.

Good condition. $1400 OBO Call 250566-9950 GTS APR 6

For Sale: A recording quality George Benson Ibanez Hollow Body Electric Guitar + case, $1000. We also have a variety of acoustic + electric guitars for sale. For more info call Deb Reimer @ 250 968-4335 GTS SEPT 08

YARD SALE

CN Apts 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites $520 and $590 per month plus Hydro. On site laundry, no pets please.

Call Scott 250-566-1569 OCT 26

1266 14th Ave., Valemount.

4 bedroom house, 3 bathrooms, living room with fireplace, 2 kitchens, sunroom, garage, shed. $825/month Call 250-566-8400 OCT 5

5-bedroom log duplex on 3rd Ave. Valemount. Available immediately. No smoking. $900/month Contact Chris 780-264-1651 OCT 26

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Fully furnished house - 4 bdrm/2 bath on double lot with workshop/garage.

Renovated interior. Propane/wood heat. Small pet ok. $1095.

New Construction - cozy cottage! Fully furnished 2 Bdrm house. Electric/wood heat, Pet ok. $750.

-APARTMENTS FOR RENTMtnview Apts. No smoking, no pets, clean and quiet building. Renovated 2 bdrm $575, 1 Bdrm - $475, Bachelor $375 -TRAILERS FOR RENT2 Bdrm trailer w/add. in Cranberry MH Park. Solid wood country kitchen/ floors, bright and comfy. Electric/wood heat. New appliances. $600.

2 Bdrm trailer w/full addition and fenced yard. Large wired workshop.

Propane heat. Pet ok. $700 Photos and details at

www.rusticluxury.com - Call Jen 250-566-1323 RENTALS

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Furnished accommodations.

Daily, weekly or monthly rentals. Contact 250-5668229 or 250-566-1884.

Room Attendants Room Strippers Banquet Servers Front Desk Agent Front Desk Porter Lounge Server/Bartender Restaurant Server or Busperson • • • • •

Competitive Wages Full benefits after 6 months employment Hotel discounts worldwide Training provided for all positions Some positions are part time and require flexibility

Let us know what you are looking for, by faxing or emailing your resume to 250-566-4149 or info@ bestwesternvalemount.com

Grazing lease available for cows, fenced pasture with grass and water available.

Call Terracana for details.

250-968-4304

AUG 17 TFN

2 Bedroom house on acreage in Tete Jaune for Rent. $700 per month.

Phone 250-566-9811

Hay for sale, $40 a round bale. Call Terracana 250968-4304 OCT 5

For Sale Horse Hay Square or round bales. Can deliver Semi-loads. Contact Doug 250-569-3201 McBride

OCT26

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The “Apple Guy”, Doug Kadatz will be in Valemount Monday Oct. 17 & 31 from 8-11am at the Ramada.

OCT 5

6 bedroom log home for rent. Call 1-250-615-8457

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Join our team, for year round employment in the following departments:

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Rental listings Valemount Real estate

TFN AUG 31

25 acres, 2,300 sq. ft., 4 car garage/workshop, Best Views in Valemount of Canoe Mountain, available immediately.

Serious inquiries call 604-7807653. $1300 per/month.

YARD SALE at Terracana Ranch continuing daily from 8am to 4pm until everything is gone.

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NOV 16

Gentle Horse, 15 yo registered Arabian mare ridden by confident 11 year-old girl. $2500 OBO 250-968-4481 Ask for Diquita Cardinal GTS MAY 18

Lakes District Maintenance Ltd. is looking for

AUXILIARY DRIVERS for SNOW PLOWING ACTIVITIES In the McBride and Valemount area.

Winter of 2012: November 1, 2011 – March 31, 2012 Resumes can be dropped off at the McBride or Tete Jaune Maintenance Yard or mail to: PO Box 108 Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0

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Well Pumping & Cleaning 25ft deep or less Call Frank 250-566-9707 PROPERTY FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER 22 Individual furnished cabins. View floor plan www.pinebungalows. com - Newer 2 bedroom Serious offers BY FAX ONLY 780-852-3432 EMPLOYMENT

Request for Proposal Labour to change-out new energy efficient light fixtures at the Golden Years Lodge, Valemount, B.C. 78, wraparound 4 foot fluorescent fixtures 11, LED Exit lights, universal mount Disposal of old lamps and fixtures Provide current BC Contractors (FSR) number Closing Date - October 14, 2011 Send bid: Attention, B. Roe, Administrator, Valemount Senior Citizens Housing Society, 1300 Main Street, P.O. Box 598, Valemount, B.C. V0E 2Z0

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Yellowhead Road & Bridge Slim Creek division is hiring snow plow operators for the 2011-2012 winter season.

Must have a valid class 1 or 3 drivers licence with air endorcement.

Send resume to 2424 Hart Highway Prince George BC V2K-2X8 Attention Larry Gordon .

You can also apply in person at the Slim Creek yard or phone 250-614 7600 .

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EMPLOYMENT

New at the Valemount Public Library Adult fiction

Last man in tower ~ Aravind Adiga Lethal ~ Sandra Brown Goddess of vengeance ~ Jackie Collins Under the radar ~ Fern Michaels A good man ~ Guy Vanderhaeghe The orchard ~ Theresa Weir Wicked appetite ~ Janet Evanovich Strong justice ~ Jon Land The Rembrandt affair ~ Daniel Silva The forest liard ~ Jack Whyte 1105 Yakima Street ~ Debbie Macomber

Adult Non-fiction

Eating dirt ~ Charlotte Gill Gymboree baby and toddler play ~ Wendy Masi

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The Village of Valemount is looking to attract a Corporate Officer or Deputy Corporate Officer. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer as a key member of the senior management team, you will assume responsibility for the statutory functions set out under the Local Government Act and the Community Charter. Leading a small department, the Corporate Officer or Deputy Corporate Officer also provides assistance to Council, committees of Council and village departments in strategic planning, risk management, administration of municipal properties and corporate performance management.

n honour of Thanksgiving Day, Valemount Elementary School students were asked to complete the statement, “I am grateful for…” Here are some of the responses: “I am grateful for my family, they provide lots of love. I am grateful for my home; it keeps me warm. I am grateful for food because not everyone has enough,” Cypris, age 12.

“I am grateful for the place I live; a place that is quiet but not too quiet. A place that is proud to be called a community. A place that is just right,” Niam , age 11.

“I am grateful for my friends. Your friends are always there for you. Your family is also always there for you too but your friends are mostly going through the same thing you are. Sometimes you just need someone your age who you can talk to; I don’t know what I would do without them. I still love my parents but every girl needs some friends,” Gabrielle, age 11.

“I am grateful for my family because they care for me and they are always there for me,” Tatyana, age 11.

“I am grateful for being able to live in the mountains and watching the sunset from my bedroom window.

When we go down to Kinbasket Lake on a calm day it’s almost like you can look into the water and it’s like you can see the entire world just in the reflection of the water,” Katlyn, age 11.

“I am grateful for life because every person has only one lifetime, but history can remember you forever,” Colemin, age 12.

“I am grateful for my life; everything about it. I’m grateful I have food, water, a place to live, awesome friends, a dog and my music. But most of all, I’m grateful I live here in Valemount. Most people hate it, but it is one the most beautiful places in Canada. It may not have many places to shop, but we have something most people don’t; wildlife. In a lot of places, a lot of people have never even seen a deer.

We are very lucky. That is why I’m grateful,” Keana, age 12.

The Village of Valemount is an attractive community situated in a mountain valley setting in the central east portion of British Columbia, located one hour west of Jasper, Alberta.

The community offers a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities, and is renowned for its snowmobiling and excellent cross country skiing. Valemount also offers excellent educational and health facilities, a library and museum, rail and bus service, numerous parks and campgrounds, a nine hole golf course and a range of shopping, restaurant and hotel/motel facilities.

Experience and qualifications we are seeking include: • A diploma in Local Government Administration • A minimum of 3 years in local government administration • Knowledge of the Community Charter, Local Government Act and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Consideration may also be given to candidates who do not completely fulfill the above qualifications, but who can demonstrate a career interest in municipal government, who possess excellent organizational and communications skills and who have a proven record of transferrable skills and completion of other training programs. If selected, such a candidate will be expected to complete necessary training within a specified time period as a condition of their employment.

The Village offers a competitive compensation and municipal benefits package. The community offers an exciting and rewarding future.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a letter of application and resume to: Village of Valemount PO Box 168 Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 cao@valemount.ca Applications will be received until 4:30 p.m. October 14, 2011.

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ACTIVITIES HOROSCOPE FOR THE WEEK

by MICHAEL O’CONNOR Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) Your mood will take on a deeper and perhaps darker tone this week. Investments and finances in general will take on more importance. You may feel more romantic or at least more interested in sex. Turning attention to your bodily needs could also inspire you to exercise more. Sharing your ambitions with intimates will create mutual support and understanding.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) You feel a growing enthusiasm for projects to enter their next effective phase. Yet, be careful not to get ahead of yourself – a likely tendency these days. Making the most of your time and energy is a core motivation. Clearing the way to achieve a smoother flow somehow will feel refreshing. To achieve your goals, associate joy and pleasure to the process.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) To create your dreams you may have to draw upon your well of faith. Together with clear requests and some creative visualization you will activate the ‘secret’. Participating at all this way implies you are a conscious co-creator. Asking for what is outside your destiny, however, may not be so successful. So, begin by requesting clarity about your true soul needs.

Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) Family love, cultural passions and romantic desires are all vying for your attention. Romance for you may be an exotic holiday. Either way, to achieve your goals you are challenged to confront any fears that may be blocking you. Sometimes, we have to expose our self and our vulnerabilities, or simply speaking, take some real risks.

Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) A full roster of places to go and people to see continues. Asserting a dynamic presence feels necessary. Taking a lead with groups is likely. Yet, you will soon yearn to be back in your den again. Making the most of this active social cycle is ideal, before it ends. Reach out, network and make connections for business and pleasure.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) Deciphering what are your priorities is a current focus. Fortifying your self-esteem may feel necessary. This will require that you summon the courage to face any lingering fears or insecurities. In turn, this may require that you determine what they are and get some kind of training or instructions about how to proceed.

Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) A pioneering urge continues. You are ready to enter new territory and/or to break through any lingering blocks and barriers. With some positive returns slated to come your way, things should proceed smoothly but maintaining a positive attitude is ever important. Laying claim to hidden talents is part of the plot so read between the lines to decipher them !

Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) Getting in some downtime will feel right now. Slowing the pace and allowing life to impress itself upon you could bring some real inspiration. Taking in the beauty of the season will ignite inspirations. Meanwhile, changes in your lifestyle are leading to changes in your perceptions and vice versa. It may be better to receive than give during this cycle.

Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) Sharing quality time with good friends and/or people of like mind and interest is likely now. Open exchanges of thoughts and feelings could even prove healing. Yet, giving more to situations than you might normally may be necessary to sustain harmony. Balancing your perspectives between the details and the bigger picture is a current lesson.

Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) Entering into talks and negotiations is in the spotlight. This is a call to be assertive, yet to also exercise full diplomatic efforts. Sharing your feelings and exercising empathy and concern for those of others will win hearts. With your ambitions running high now, be careful that your actions do not jilt or wound. Aim to repair and improve relations as necessary.

Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) You are in a philosophical mood. Seeing the bigger picture feels important. Equally vital is that you get clear on what you feel you truly want and need. Promises of Nirvana may sound good, but if it is not time, then it will be contrary to your true needs. Only you truly know how you feel. ‘To your own self, be true.’

Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) A deep mood is lingering. This is a good time for research.

Drawing upon the resources of others may feel necessary.

However, it may prove more important that you give than receive now. This is a call to roll up your sleeves and get to work. Improvements and even repairs may be needed. This is a good time to invest.

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“Get along little doggies!”

On Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Isabel Wollfarth (left) riding Alberta and Birgit Stutz riding Cody moved some cows from their grazing lease up Small River to their home pasture at Horsey Creek.

Photo by Andrea Scholz

“Happy Birthday Lena!”

Lena Basaraba, a former 50-year resident of Valemount turned 90 years old on Wednesday, September 19, 2011. Lena celebrated with some of her 4 generation family; Son Ed (wife Barbara) granddaughter Kerry (husband Steve) grandson Ryan, along with great-grandchildren Josh (14) and Chloe (5). Lena is now enjoying her senior years at Ridgeview Lodge in Kamloops, B.C..

She passes her regards to family and friends in Valemount and abroad.

Pictured above: Bottom Row left to right Ed Basaraba (son) Chloe Scott (great-granddaughter) Lena Basaraba, Top row Ryan Basaraba (grandson) Kerry Scott (granddaughter)

Photo Submitted

“Girls Volleyball in Kamloops”

Haley VanderZwan spikes the ball on her opponents from Golden this past weekend, October 1, 2011, during the Senior Girls’ Volleyball tournament at Thompson Rivers University with teammates Kelsey Griffin (left) and Rebecca Lerch (centre) looking on.

Photo by Sylvia Grigat

“Family Fun Weekend!”

On September 10, 2011, Outdoor Adventure Company’s “Family Fun Weekend,” promoted outdoor education, recreation and ecotourism in Crescent Spur. More than 80 people attended.

Weekend activities included guided wildlife viewing, ancient rainforest eco-tours, guided waterfall viewing, jet boat river tours, camping, fireside star viewing, outdoor cooking, mountain recreation, crafts and a raffle.

Many thanks to the McBride Community Foundation for their generous support towards this Crescent Spur-Loos Community Association event, and the many who volunteered their time as guides and helpers.

Photos by mustseephotos.com

Valemount Real Estate Ltd. Property Management

“Terry Fox School Day Walk”

Ms. Doughty and her Valemount Elementary School Grade 6/7 students walking on their way to Cranberry Marsh on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 in recognition of Terry Fox.

Photo by Keana Nisbet

Local rental listings and management services www.valemountlistings.com www.rusticluxury.com

Jen Applebaum - Managing Broker, Property Management 250-566-1323 rusticluxury@telus.net

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The Valemount Senior Citizens Housing Society, in partnership with the Village of Valemount and the Governments of Canada and British Columbia invite you to join us as we proudly celebrate the official opening of

Wishing you a wonderful Holiday weekend!

VALEMOUNT HOUSE 24 Cedar Street, Valemount, B.C. on October 13, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.

For more information, please contact Bobbi Roe at 250-566-4867

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